Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Music
February 27, 2025

RIP Roberta Flack: Legendary Genre-Bending American Singer Dies at 88

Legendary singer Roberta Flack, who in the 1970s rose to fame with hit songs such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at age 88. Known for effortlessly blending R&B, soul, and jazz, Flack went on to become one of the most respected singers in the history of music, paving the way for heartfelt, genre-bending performers with her unique style.

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Museums
February 20, 2025

Frida Kahlo Museum: Iconic Painter’s ‘Blue House’ in Mexico City Offers Insights About Her Life and Work

Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is known for her soulful self-portraits, depicting her passions, struggles, and dreams in bright colors. But it's also easy to lose sight of the human behind the artist—a woman full of curiosity, a lifelong art lover, a disabled creator, and even a beloved host and member of her community.

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Wedding
February 18, 2025

Groom’s Sister Reads Wild Wedding Proposal Plans Her Brother Wrote When He Was 9

Giving a wedding speech can be a lofty responsibility; but for a sibling, it can actually be a time to have some fun. Many sisters and brothers take the funny route, poking fun at the bride or groom with embarrassing stories of yesteryear. At one particular wedding, the groom himself was the one who inadvertently provided the hysterical material for his sister delivering a speech at his wedding.

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Architecture
February 15, 2025

2025 Burning Man Temple Draws From Kintsugi and Volcanic Rock To Mix Strength and Fragility

Every year, Burning Man reaches its emotional conclusion when the Temple, the structure at the spiritual and geographical center of the festival, is set on fire. For the 2025 edition of Burning Man, this sweeping shelter will be designed by Spanish architect Miguel Arraiz, who found inspiration in the natural elements of the Black Rock Desert for his creation.

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